Do It Yourself Vacuum Repair

In this day and age, you buy a vacuum with a great warranty and for 5 years or so, you don’t worry much about vacuum repair should something major goes awry. You simply send your vacuum back to the manufacturer for repair. However, just because major repairs are taken care of under your warranty that doesn’t mean that your vacuum cleaner doesn’t need day-to-day repairs and upkeep to help it live a long and useful life.

Even the best vacuums, high-quality brands like the Dyson that claim they never lose suction, need their filters cleaned and nozzles washed from time to time. Vacuum cleaners aren’t meant to last forever, but there are many things you can do yourself, without consulting a professional, that will keep your vacuum running in top form for a long time to come. Like any household appliance, a little proactive maintenance goes a long way.

Replacing your vacuum cleaner filter

Replacing a vacuum cleaner filter is quick and easy to do and usually doesn’t take much effort on your part; it’s mostly an easy lift and replace with no complicated steps. There are many options for replacement filters depending on your vacuum cleaners brand and needs. Filter material dictates whether you need to replace to filter or simply wash and reuse it.

Replacing hoses

Over time, the hoses on your vacuum can become crushed; worn, torn and so forth. This isn’t a cause for concern because buying a new vacuum hose and replacing it isn’t a difficult process. Finding a vacuum hose isn’t hard either, as you can opt to purchase a generic, after-market hose which tends to be close to the same quality as the factory one and often works just as well. If you are looking to save some money, the generic hose is the way to go. Vacuum hoses can also be electric or non-electric and it’s important you know which one your vacuum uses! The electric versions are generally more expensive because of all the additional parts and tend to break or need repair more often, but that is also something you can replace yourself.

Cleaning and replacing brushes & rolls

This too is something fairly simple and easy to do. With day-to-day use, a vacuum picks up endless numbers of threads, hairs, strings and so forth. All of those things tend to wrap themselves around the brushes and rolls, compromising the effectiveness of the vacuum. Cleaning them is as simple as removing the roll/ brush and using a pair of scissors to free the roll of hair and strings. If you feel your vacuum isn’t up to par and you have checked all other places, make sure your brush/roll is in good working order.

Typically, many vacuum cleaner repairs are relatively simple and can be done by the do-it-yourself vacuum owner. Check your owner's manual for basic repair instructions!

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